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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS ADVERTISEMENTS. The Daily Press.

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NOTICE.

In connection with the recon. struction, of the Macdonnell Road Bridge, it is hereby notified that that portion of Macdonnell Road passing over the Peak Tramway wil he closed to motor traffic from 15th December until further notice.

T. H. KING, Commissioner of Police. Hong Kong. 1412.38.

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GOVERNMENT TRADE

SCHOOL.

Appointment of Local Instructor

in Engineering.

"Applications are invited Ironi candidates with either of the following qualifications:

"A. Applicants must possess Degree in Engineering or its equivalent and have bad workshop training in the motor car trade. Fla. ent English and Cantonese required.

Salary $300 per mensem rising to $500 by annual increments."

R. Applicants must possess education, good general fluent English and Can- tonese and a sound know. ledge of the motor repair trade and of machine tool work.

car

Salary $100-$150 per men. sem according to qualifica tions and experience.

School,

Further particulars and forms of application can be obtained from the Principal, Trade Wood Road, Wanchai. Applications should be submitted not later than January 2nd, 1939,

C. G. SOLLIS, Ag. Director of Education.

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PUBLIC AUCTION.

NOTICE:

The Annual Meeting of the Boy Scouts Association will be held on Friday, December 16th at St. John's Cathedral Hall at H.E. Sir Geoffry 5.30 p.m. Northcote, K. C. M. G., Chie! Scout for Hong Kong will preside.

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EDITORIAL

ACCUSED FAILS TO APPEAR

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1938.

WEDNESDAY'S WEDDINGS AT REGISTRY

Bail Of $3,000 Estreated

it

WARRANT ISSUED IN OPIUM CASE

On the left are Dr. Ong Ewe-hin, of the Hongkong University, and his bride, formerly Miss Tang Kuen-wah. On the right are Mr. and Mrs. Tony Tse Kai-tung. The bride was formerly Miss Alice Chan Mo-dien. Both weddings took place at the Registry. Supreme Court, on Wednesday. Mr. T, J. Gould, Deputy Registrar of Marriages, officiating. (Photos, A. A. Kahn)..

"His mother died in Macao. your Worship." explained Mr. C. A. Sutherton Russ at the Central Court" yesterday when Tsoi Chung, one of five clients failed to appear before Mr. R. Edwards to answer two charges of possession of 1,120 taels of WITH THE DEPARTURE to-day: of the last Christmas letteri

prepared and raw opłuin, mails for Home, Hongkong Tsql first appeared on Wednes- will have no further chance to send day afternoon, and at the con NOTICE IS HEREBY greetings to the Mother Country eluston, of the hearing, Mr. W. M. Thomson, Assistant Superintendent GIVEN that the Certificate except by cable. 6/NS.4430 dated Hongkong, 18th! THIS CHRISTMAS has seen one of the Import and Export Depart- was conducting the thing that the world hasjment, who January, 1936 for Sixty shares

seen before-formation Prosecution, applied for an in- of this Bank numbered 954077 never

fights." or rather small squadrons crease of ball which was granted 95466 inclusive registered in the of planes of the Imperial Airways, and the ball which was orginally name of Mr. Vivian Geoffrey bearing Christmas malls to the $2.009 was increased to $3,000.

In view of the fact that it was Smyth has been Lost or Stolen United Kingdom and vice

This innovation on 5 pm, Tsol was placed in a difi- and should this certificate not be produced to the Bank before theFORMATION the part of the cult position to raise the additional FLIGHTS" Imperial Airways $1.000. Mr. Mak. clerk to Mr. Russ,

is one that should offered to "guarantee the bring those behind the scheme the tional bail in a surety.

The hearing "was to commence heartiest congratulations and one! that deserves to find encourage at 2.30 p.m. yesterday, but owing ment from all sides.

to the non-appearance of Tsol, the PERHAPS SOME DAY whole hearing was delayed for several

squadrons of acroplanes will minutes.

BAIL FORFEITIID set forth with a pacific intent,

On being informed by Mr. Russ bearing with them. the thoroughly encouraging message that massed that Tsol's mother had died at the present Upper and Lowe.jat present endured by all concern-lagher. Messrs light means something more than Macao. and that He was not pre-Forms. Each of these schools" and to such little purpose.

sent in Court, Mr. Edwards order- has its own problems and the fact The Standard for External Ex-Joseph Ng. Cheng Fook-choi and massed destruction.

ed Tsol's ball of $3,000 to be that they have to be considered aminations in Britain is becoming others were present IN THE MEANTIME, it is in- estreated and also issued a war-together, does not make our work cbsurdly high for pupils of 15 to

dicated that a postal air ser- rant for his arrest.

here any easier. vice has its obligations as well as its opportunities; it is pointed out' that

the lightweight BILTH

Christmas card has LIGHT- LONG-On December 10, 1938, at special advantages if it WEIGHT

the Paulun Hospital. Shangha}; | Is

CARDS sent by air-mall

14th January, 1939, a new certi ficate for the shares will be issued, and the aforesaid Cert: Bcate No. 6/NS.4430 will be thereafter treated by this Cor poration as Noll and Vold.

By Order of the Court of Directors,

.

Y. M. GRAYBURN, ·

Chief Manager.

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It will be recalled that acting on information received on De- cember 9. Revenue Officer F. FoW-|

Six men

British School WAH YAN PAST

Central

Prize

Giving

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ATTENDANCE

STUDENTS MEET

The Wan Yan Past Students' Association held its Arst Council Meeting of the current term 1938- 30 at the offices of Messrs. Tal Wo Hing Co., Ltd. when Mr. Kn Fook- Gal- (President), Rev. Fr.

Lim Hoy Lan. Kwan Man-wal (Hon., Treasurer)

sun

It was decided to place the mat-

members.

18 years of age: so much so that ter of membership campaign in steps are now being taken in Eng the hands of Rev. Father Gal- lagher and Mr. Lim Hoy-lan The increase in numbers during and to make School Leaving Cer-

Kowloon Branch, respectively) ler took his launch out on patrol recent years is very noticeable; Intiacates easier of attainment by Headmasters of War Yan and its 1927, the maximum enrolment was the normal healthy. pupl. I, for and boarded a sampan at West

180: 1932, 267, in 1937, 304. This my part, think that this is being with the help of all the Council Point. On the craft was found to Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Long, a Makers of Christmas-

term it is. 315. This increase gives done in the wrong way.

I am convinced that in tangible evidence of the confidence cards realize this so they have al-1.120 tuels of opium.

Chan' Chuk, Tsoi Chung, Foo Gun, Hongkong parents have in the

Hongkong we are in advance ready begun to meet that require-

1 is my considered

of England in this respect. To school, and ment with cards that are within Chan Yau, Lau Sing and Ip Siu-

grant to a pupil leaving a opinion. that that confidence is the half-ounce limit even when wing. were arrested.

At the hearing yesterday,, with

Secondary School a Certificate well placed. they are surrounded by their pro- the exception of the. Arst defen-

which may not include Mathe- HEALTH The health of pupils and staff matics, an additional language to me a a Science seems been generally good. The Summer Term showed fewer ab- retrograde step.

WEDDINGS

GUIGNARD--BLOWN.-On Decem

per envelopes.

dant, the remainder said they THERE MAY BE a necessary were engaged by first defendant ber 10, 1938, at Church of

has and traditional solidity about to row a boat for a night. They Christ the King, by the Rev. Father MacDonald. Joan Syl-Christmas fare, but there is no were promised 50 cents, via. youngest daughter of reason whatever why the Christ-

After further evidence was given mas greeting should be solid, sub- the hearing was adjourned till Capt. and Mrs. O. C. Blown of Shanghai, to Charles John. stantial and thick.

12.45 p.m. to-day. youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. G. T. Guignard of Shanghai.. VAN STELLINGWERFF — JOURA-

"A ROBIN REDBREAST in al cage may" put all Heaven} into a rage," but a Robin Redbreast

Christmas-card variety

VEL-On December 10, 1938, at of the the Netherlands Consulate, Shanghai, in the presence of RAGES NOT Mr. G. W. Bolssevain, Consul AROUSED General, Ronta Jouravel (nee Altshuler to Peter Cornelius van Stellingwerff.

DEATHS

(with a snow-cover- ed church, such as

we in Hongkong are to not accustomed seeing) can be caged just as effec- tively on thin paper as on a plate- sunk mount with deckled edges and without arousing any rages in this world or anywhere,

EVEN WITHOUT AIR-MAIL re- BARRACLOUGH.-In London, on

quirements to act as an in- December 11, 1938, the Re-centive, the later tendency in verend Charles Barraclough. Christmas cards has been away formerly of Messrs. "Jardine, from the massive and the ornate: Matheson & Co. Ltd., China. goodwill is not to be reckoned in-

avoirdupois. Aged 76.

Matron of

.or

The worthy cause of war reliet work was unanimously agreed to be carried on with renewed vigour, and means of raising fund from members.

and school children ather public bodies were mapped Gut, through the medium of subscription bocks issued by the Council.

"

I hasten to point out, however. Prefects and pupils who have by sences than usual among the Staff. This may partly be explained by that for English-speaking pupils at their cheerful anc responsive the fact that no member was call the stage of Form V, the standard friendliness made my sojourn led upon to fill in gaps caused by Cf the Hongkong Scool Delicate among them a happy one.

To parents and friends we ex- promotion to Form VI has really tend our thanks for their presence to the been earned, puplis will require there to-day and for their encour- agement and assistance in the

absence of other members due to Examination is not high." Berore

I must draw attention prevalence throughout the school attain

H.K.C.Y.M.R.A. TO light Indisposition.

STAGE PLAY

In Aid Of War Relief

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Handwork

Honours standard. Two

parents

SIR HENRY FOLLOCK Sir Henry Pollock sald:-

I am delighted to learn from the speech which, the acting Head-

of the habit of nail-biting. I am years of hard work and careful past. convinced that nervous ir.itation pinking are required before pupus

I have great pleasure in wel- tx chiefly responsible; the cure lies at the Ho.gking School Certificate

coming Sir Henry Pollock, Sir reach English School in keeping both hands occupied, standard

Henry has a long record of dis- This will explain my reference to Certificate standard and for most tinguished service in this Colony pupils another year is required to dating back half a century. He is At an informal meeting held There has been some mention reach English Matriculation and

keenly interested in education and recently of a Chair of Preventive Scottish School Certificate stan- took great trouble to be made con- during a tea-party at the Chinese Merchants' Club yes-

Medicine at the University. The dard. If this school is to continue versant with all that pertains to terday, the Hongkong-Chinese medical profession seems hardly toto present candidates for this

this school. Youth Medical Reilet Associa have made up its mind what is unexamination. I suggest that they tion completed its plans for the special field of that banch of should be entered from Form IV, staging of an English play at Medicine, but it seems to me that Pupils in Forms Remove to IV

It gives me much pleasure to be.. it les C11 the Queen's Theatre in the

the fringe of the were examined by the Staff. Of early part of March to raise teachers' work, psychology-scten- these 85 per cent, passed a some- here to-day to present the awards test and a slightly of scholarships and the prizes, funds for war relief.

tific, not speculative-being the what severe

and in advance, I heartily con IT WILL therefore be easy

The name br the play, a branch of knowledge corfimon to larger percentage was promoted. enough to meet the special į

Greater care is being taken in gratulate the recipients. McLean Martin, aged 48 years. requirements of the service that musical-comedy. Is "Long Island both profession. If this is so, this

the Shanghai bears our greetings through the Goes to Town" and it will be acted school along with others will great-making promotion from Form, to Municipal Police Hospital. air; bombs may be a sullen busi- by some of the best-known people ly benefit. by the setting up of Form I would urge on

pupils of the Central British School have done so well in the SILVA On December 12, 1938, at ness, with special problems for the in the local Chinese set. The story such a department in the Univer-the destrability of co-operation master has just read that the

Shanghai, Luiz Constancto da engineer, but benevolence, rises like in brief concerns the adventures sity.

SPORTS AND ATLETICS

examinations, and, these Batis- Silva, aged 9 years, son of Mr. a lark to match the airman's path of a young (and beautiful) girl

It is a logical step from health The playing fields are in con-factory results reflect credit not who loves an equally young (and and Mrs. L. G. da Silva.

and progress. DAVIES.-On December 9, 1938, at

THE DEVELOPMENT of aviation handsome) but impoverished man, to discipline. Free happy, activity slant use and all pupils now have only upon the pup!is concerned but

but is forced by parental dis-is the aim as well as the criterion. an opportunity to participate re-also upon the Staff of the School. has always been looked upon the Country Hospital, Shang- hal, Amelia Zita Dayles, Assis- with keen interest and that of the approval to run away from home. To me there is no higher stan-gularly in games. The few ex-I understand that Mr. Handyside having my is hoping in the course of the has always when she falls into the clutches dard than this, and we are on the reptions to this are tant Matron, Shanghai Muns- Imperial "Airways

racketeering cabaret-pro-way to reaching it. The hap- personal attention.

next year or two, to enable pupils, cipal Police Hospital..

aroused a feeling of pride in the of

ipiness is there, but there is a lack The school record in games and by means of scholarships, to con

athletics is excellent. The Athie-tinue at school for further study The main parts will be taken by of freedom HOUTEN-On December 10 hearts of all Bri- -1938. suddenly, at Shanghal ment of peace, the OF PEACE

tons. As an instru- INSTRUMENT |

I deplore also what I may

tics Team won the Governor's in Miss Alvie Yuen, Mr. Wilfred

more practical branches of term the 'boy-amah .complex. Shield at the Inter-School Sports education and to encourage local Mr. Johann Christian Van

latter has made

Szeto and Mr. George Chow, FList

It is in evidence in the class- for the second successive year. Houten, aged 80 years, husband

boys and girls to train for some useful, profession. ,room, when pupils ask to be told something eg. the spell. ing of a word which with a Ittle effort they may find out for themselves,

PARTICULARS AND CON-MARTIN-On December 11, 1938, DITIONS of the Sale by Public suddenly, at Shanghal, Jean Auction to be held on Monday, the 19th day of Dec., 1938, at 3 p.m., at the Offices of the Public Works Department, by Order of His Excellency the Governor of one Lot of Crown Land af Shek Shan, in the Colony of Hong Kong for a term of 75 years, with"

renewal the option of

at a Crown Rent to be fixed by the Surveyor of His Majesty the KING, for one further term of VAN

25 years.

Intending bidders are advised that immediately after the dis. posal of the lot the" Purchaser (if not the applicant), will be required to deposit with an authorised officer who will be present at the sale, the sum of two hundred dollars, ($200) in cash. This sum will be refunded on payment of the Purchase

price.

a

prietor.

of Mrs. Grietje van Houten-considerable headway but until rehearsal will be on Monday at the

Wijnberg and father of Mrs. W.

F. E. Roos-van Houten and Mr. H. J. van Houten.

CENSURE VOTE

London, Dec. 15.. The Opposition has given notice of a vote of censure on the Gov- ernment's foreign policy. Mr. Hugh

Commons on Monday, British Wireless.

PARTICULARS OF THE LOT Dalton will move the motion in

No. of Sale.

Registry No.

& Chi K

Kowloon Inland Na Tau Wai Road between Lot No. 4050.

Street

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Kiang Locality.

Shek Shan

Street

Boundary

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Sentence of one week's imprison- ment and 18 strokes of the cane was imposed on. Mak Ming, 22, $ unemployed, when he appeared on

remand before Mr. R. A. D. Fo rest at the Central Court yester- attempted 'a charge of larceny from the person of a 87- "year-old' widow on December 12.

day on

Ginger Distributors'

the world is first at peace by other Hongkong means, It cauriot. paradoxically Offices, on the third floor of China enough, be the Intrument of peace Building. that it could otherwise be.

HONGKONG looks forward fer-

vently to a true and lasting hours flying distance of this little peace and to the day when the outpost in the Far East. In the Motherland will be brought by Imperial Airways it reposca these aeroplanes 'to within thirty-six' hopes.

Japanese Starve Hankow

French Concession

Hankow, December 15.

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DISCIPLINE

with the Staff in this respect.

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STUDIES Handwork and Music "are now considered essential elements in;

school curriculum. any.. modern

| Arrangements are being made to give these a place in this school, compatible with their social and cultural importance.

I look forward to the time when there will be some differentiations in the work of the Sixth Form.

A serious situation is developing regarding the French Conces-Not all pupils want or benefit by slon, with the Japanese stopping the entrance of food to this area. an academic curriculum. I should In addition to refusing to turn on the water supply."

Cricket and football have been played regularly and enthusiast!- cally by practically all the boys in the school. Both School First XI hac creditable records.

I have only one further comment to make.

The publicity attached to many of the gaines is not having a good effect on sports- manship. Frequently the at- mosphere also in which the games, especially hockey, is played in is not such as I. ap- Drove.

Less press publicity would be a step in the right direction.

I cannot close without referring

GAMES' IMPORTANCE Whilst it is satisfactory that the boys and girls of the school have acquitted them- selves well in the field of sport and whilst I fully appre-

the Chate

of Dzportance healthy exercise, I hope that none of you boys and girls, owing to seeing your names or photographs in the news- papers are under the erron- that pro- eous impression ficiency in games is one of the most important things in Ufe. On the contrary, it is immensur-

like to see a commercial group. to steps that are being taken to ably more important that you

EXAMINATIONS

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keep in touch with present parents acquire the habits of discipline and

It is alleged that the Japanese demand for the French to hand

In my opinion we are examina-and past pupils. An attempt is self-control and of willingness to over anti-Japanese elements among Chinese refugees in the Con- cession, which had been refused, has caused increased" retallation tion-ridden in this Colony. I am Peing made to revive interest in devote yourselves and your lives

activities at all happy when

sec School

both. to the service of others who are among by the Japanese.

on the co-operation are. The Concession, which is only from the river, this is insufficient children of all ages spending long Whatever success this may have less fortunately placed than you

and Unselfish

whole-hearted half a mile square, at present "is to meet "the needs of sanitation. hours writing answers to questions till depend packed with Chinese who cannot and consequently the Japanese that frequently have little mear-and financial support of all con-

service for the good of others is them. But perhaps the cerned. Another four men of the 153rd come out on account of their in- measures are creating most pressing for

less I say on this topic the better. I take this opportunity to ex-by far the most important, rule Chinese Regiment has crossed the ability to obtain the necessary ing problems..

I hope to see the day when as- press publicly my sincere thanks of conduct for you to adopt and It is understood that if local Kwangtung-Hongkong frontier af- Japanese passes, ter days of hardship. Like the

Supplies are reported to be run-negotiations prove unavailing, the sistant and head teachers will be to the members of the Staff who to practise consistently and con- Owing to pressure on space the 2029 three that reached safety on Tues- ning low. Furthermore, while a French would forward the matter trusted to report on the general have given me ungrudgingly of stantly in your daily lives.

also due limited water supply is being.ob-ito Parts for Government action-progress of "their pupils without their time and knowledge.

to Prize List is held over. the need for such agonies as are tained from wells and pumping Reuter.

day, they had also seen fighting on the Sheklung front.

My thanks are

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